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Exemplar 13.B Fracture Questions and Answers Graded A+ What type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking in multiple directions, often seen in high-impact injuries? - A) Comminuted fracture - B) Stress fracture - C) Greenstick fracture - D) Hairline fracture A) Comminuted fr...

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Exemplar 13.B Fracture Questions and
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What type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking in multiple directions, often seen in

high-impact injuries?

- A) Comminuted fracture

- B) Stress fracture

- C) Greenstick fracture

- D) Hairline fracture




✔✔A) Comminuted fracture


*Rationale:* A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into multiple fragments,

commonly occurring in high-impact injuries.




How is a greenstick fracture best identified in pediatric patients?

- A) By a complete break through the bone

- B) By a diagonal break across the bone

- C) By bending and incomplete cracking of the bone

- D) By the bone piercing through the skin



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,✔✔C) By bending and incomplete cracking of the bone


*Rationale:* A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture with bending and cracking,

commonly seen in children due to their softer bones.




Which intervention is crucial immediately after diagnosing a compound fracture?

- A) Applying heat to the fracture site

- B) Immobilizing the fracture and covering the wound

- C) Performing an immediate reduction of the fracture

- D) Administering oral pain medications




✔✔B) Immobilizing the fracture and covering the wound


*Rationale:* For a compound fracture, it is crucial to immobilize the fracture and cover the

wound to prevent infection and stabilize the injury.




What is the primary characteristic of a stress fracture?

- A) A complete break across the bone

- B) A bone that is crushed under pressure

- C) A small, hairline crack from repetitive stress
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, - D) A segment of bone pulled off by a ligament




✔✔C) A small, hairline crack from repetitive stress


*Rationale:* A stress fracture is characterized by a small, hairline crack in the bone due to

repetitive stress or overuse.




How does a transverse fracture typically present on an X-ray?

- A) As a diagonal break

- B) As a spiral pattern

- C) As a horizontal break across the bone

- D) As a segmental break with multiple fragments




✔✔C) As a horizontal break across the bone


*Rationale:* A transverse fracture appears as a horizontal break across the bone, perpendicular

to the bone’s long axis.




What is the common management strategy for an oblique fracture?

- A) Immediate surgical intervention

- B) Immobilization with a cast or splint
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